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How the Land Becomes Sacred

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

Complete topic list for How the Land Becomes Sacred in CBSE Class 7 Social Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in How the Land Becomes Sacred

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1. Meaning of Sacredness

  • Sacredness means deep religious or spiritual significance and a feeling of respect, reverence, holiness, or divinity.
  • A sacred place can be a shrine, a route of pilgrimage, or even the land itself.
  • Sacredness is connected with religion, geography, tradition, and cultural life.
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2. Sacred Places in Different Religions

  • Many religions in India have sacred places spread across the country.
  • In Buddhism, sacred places are often linked to where the Buddha visited, attained enlightenment, or where relics are kept.
  • The Great Stūpa at Sanchi is a relic stūpa.
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3. Pilgrimage and Sacred Networks

  • Pilgrimage is an ancient and continuous tradition in India.
  • For at least 3,000 years, Indians have travelled across the Subcontinent without modern transportation.
  • Pilgrimage is not only a physical journey but also an inner journey that requires discipline.
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4. Rivers, Mountains, Trees, and Sacred Ecology

  • Rivers have been worshipped in India since Vedic times.
  • The nadīstuti sūkta of the Rigveda invokes 19 major rivers of ancient northwest India.
  • A water ritual mantra names Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Sarasvati, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Sacred geography and pilgrimage in India

SacrednessPilgrimageBuddhist sacred sitesSikh sacred sitesJain sacred sitesHindu sacred geographyRivers and Kumbh MelaMountains and forests

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How the Land Becomes Sacred covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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